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Oil prices surge past $100 amid Middle East tensions and maritime attacks FAST-MOVING
Global oil prices have surged past $100 per barrel, with Brent crude approaching $110 and WTI exceeding $103. This spike is driven by escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, including the US-Iran conflict and increased attacks on tankers. Vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has significantly declined, falling to just seven vessels on September 10 compared to a previous average of 15, raising fears of long-term supply disruptions.
In the United States, diesel prices have reached a historic high, exceeding $6 per gallon for the first time. This increase is attributed to supply constraints resulting from the ongoing conflicts and attacks on refineries.
Economic indicators are also reacting to these shifts. US Producer Price Index (PPI) rose 5.4% annually in August, fueling expectations of continued inflationary pressure. Meanwhile, global markets, including Wall Street and European exchanges, have faced downward pressure due to rising energy costs and heightened risk aversion.
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] CSN shares dropped by 4.22%.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Petrobras extended its natural gas supply contract with Voqen Energia until December 2029.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Vale shares declined by 1.81% to R$ 77.67.
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Ibovespa index fell below 185,000 points.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Rio de Janeiro court ended the judicial recovery process for Light.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Petrobras and Voqen Energia agreement value increased from R$ 359.9 million to R$ 1.846 billion.
- [● 4 SOURCES] Brent crude oil prices rose above US$ 104 per barrel. www.diarioviseu.pt
- [DISPUTED] Petrobras shares rose, with PETR4 increasing by 1.30%.
- [● 2 SOURCES] The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield rose above 4.9% following the inflation data. yournews.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Deutsche Bank predicts gold could reach $5,000 per ounce within the next 12 months.
- [● 7 SOURCES] U.S. wholesale inflation (PPI) rose 0.4% in August and 5.4% year-over-year. dailyguardian.ca · dokuzeylul.com · www.investingcube.com · www.gazeteabc.com · yournews.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Energy prices rose by 4.2% in August, contributing to the increase in producer prices. dailyguardian.ca · www.investingcube.com · yournews.com